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During
IVF procedures, it is extremely important to monitor the
development of the embryos, from the moment of fertilization
through the stage when one to three embryos are selected for
transplantation. The best embryos, or the embryos with the
highest potential of viability, must be selected for
transplantation. Therefore, the clinician must watch every
development stage of the embryos very carefully.
Currently, clinicians have difficulty selecting the “best”
embryo, often choosing at least two or three embryos for
implantation sometimes resulting in costly and risky multiple
births.
EmbryoGuard
is designed to provide IVF clinics improved quality assurance
through enhancing the ability to achieve higher success rates
and to reduce the risk of multiple births through:
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Automatic on-going time-lapse photography of individual
embryos
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Real-time microscopic embryo observation inside the
incubator (x400)
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Documentation including image captures of cleavage timing
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New opportunities for embryo development research in the lab
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Complete traceability, documentation and identification of
each embryo
The EmbryoGuard
‘s robotic system is combined with software and
computerized control that assists with embryo evaluation,
supports the selection process of optimal embryos and controls
the matching process, all within the incubator environment.
The unit
is installed inside a standard IVF incubator. It allows
on-line monitoring of the embryos and selection of embryos by
cleavage timing. By employing microscopic cameras inside the
incubator,
EmbryoGuard avoids the need to open the
incubator for periodic check-up, exposing the embryos to
different environmental conditions (different temperature,
humidity, etc.).
One of
the most important features of
EmbryoGuard is the active matching management
tool, which identifies oocytes and embryos within the
incubator and assures proper matching of the samples with the
proper recipient. All activities during the IVF process are
monitored by the
EmbryoGuard software and controlled by the
specially designed barcode labels.
Automatic Time-lapse Photos inside
the incubator
Microscopic embryo monitoring
Track s each embryo’s development
Programmable photograph intervals
Day or night
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Real-time Evaluation
View embryos in real time
Without removal from the incubator
At magnifications of X4, X100 and X400
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Embryos Enjoy a Constant Environment
Less frequent removal from the incubator
More constant temperatures
Minimizes CO2 or humidity changes
Less chance for contaminants
Minimum light exposure
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Complete Traceability
Reduces chances of misidentification errors
Barcode labels for identification
Prevents removal of the wrong dish from the incubator
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Quality Assurance
Excellent laboratory management tool
Comprehensive records of embryo development
Documentation of each procedure and user
Reports generated on all procedures and events
Ideal tool for standardization
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More Data Available for Embryo Evaluation
Digital photos available for review daily
Early cleavage, morphology, embryo development
Better timing for cryopreservation and PGD
Graphic plotting of cleavage over time
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New Research Opportunities
Explore new methods for embryo selection
Excellent tool for monitoring embryo development
Evaluation of new procedures on embryo development
Compare treatments and success rates
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Embryo and Gamete Safety
Fast photos with minimum light exposure
Culture dish temperature monitoring
Digital photo identification for totally safe barcode
matching
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Easy to Use
EmbryoGuard fits in a 140 liter incubator
Can incorporate up to 5 Matcher units
Matches verified in seconds
Pocket PC for barcode entry in OR, office, etc
Easy to install in the
incubator
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